Publisher's Synopsis
The Three Golden Apples is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It is a part of his collection of stories titled ""A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys"". The story revolves around the Greek mythological figure, Hercules, and his quest to retrieve three golden apples from the garden of the Hesperides.In the story, Hercules is tasked with completing twelve labors as a punishment for killing his wife and children in a fit of madness. One of these labors is to retrieve the golden apples, which are believed to grant immortality, from the garden of the Hesperides. Hercules sets out on his journey and faces many obstacles along the way. He meets several characters, including the sea-god, Nereus, and the Titan, Atlas, who helps him retrieve the apples.The story is filled with symbolism and allegory, and explores themes such as heroism, temptation, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a classic tale that has been adapted into various forms of media, including films and television shows. Hawthorne's writing style is descriptive and imaginative, making the story a delightful read for both children and adults.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: A Wonder-Book for Boys and Girls, by Nathaniel Hawthorne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766196798.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
